Baked Whole Flounder With Asparagus And Mustard Sauce Recipe

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   For the mustard sauce, combine all the ingredients and stir to mix well.

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   Chill till needed.

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   Rinse fish with cool water and pat dry; set aside.

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   Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

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   Oil the white side of the fish with a little more than half the oil.

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   Be sure to oil the fins and tail.

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   Lay fish, oiled-side down, on a rimmed baking sheet.

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   Brush remaining oil over top side of fish.

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   Sprinkle fish with salt, pepper, and cornmeal.

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    Bake, uncovered, till fish is opaque and flakes when tested with a fork along backbone, 30 to 40 min.

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    While fish is baking, cook asparagus.

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    Bone fish in pan, or possibly lift fish from pan with 2 large spatulas and set on a carving board to bone.

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    To bone at the table, transfer fish to a large serving platter, surround with asparagus and serve Mustard Sauce on the side.

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    Garnish with minced parsley and lemon slices.

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    This recipe yields 4 servings.

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    Comments: This showpiece entree is ideal for an elegant dinner party - but easy sufficient to make for a special family dinner.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.